Adam Opel

founder of the German automobile company Adam Opel AG (1837–1895)
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Adam Opel
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Adam Opel

Summary

Adam Opel is a human[1]. Born in Rüsselsheim am Main[2], he… he was born on May 9, 1837[3]. He died in Rüsselsheim am Main[4]. He died on September 8, 1895[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], inventor[7], machinist[8], and industrialist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (781 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Adam Opel was born in Rüsselsheim am Main[2].
  • Adam Opel passed away in Rüsselsheim am Main[4].
  • Adam Opel was born on May 9, 1837[3].
  • Adam Opel died on September 8, 1895[5].
  • Adam Opel is buried at Mausoleum of the Opel family[11].
  • Among Adam Opel's spouses was Sophie Opel[12].
  • A child of Adam Opel was Heinrich von Opel[13].
  • A child of Adam Opel was Ludwig Opel[14].
  • A child of Adam Opel was Friedrich Opel[15].
  • A child of Adam Opel was Carl von Opel[16].
  • A child of Adam Opel was Wilhelm von Opel[17].
  • Adam Opel held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[18].
  • Adam Opel's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • Adam Opel's professions included inventor[7].
  • Adam Opel's professions included machinist[8].
  • Adam Opel's professions included industrialist[9].
  • Adam Opel's field of work was industrial sector[19].
  • Adam Opel's field of work was sewing machine[20].
  • Adam Opel's field of work was bicycle[21].
  • Adam Opel's field of work was motor vehicle[22].
  • Adam Opel held the position of founder[23].
  • Adam Opel was a member of VDI – The Association of German Engineers[24].
  • Adam Opel is recorded as male[25].
  • Adam Opel's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Adam Opel's Commons category is recorded as Adam Opel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Adam Opel's place of birth was Rüsselsheim am Main[2]. He was born on May 9, 1837[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], inventor[7], machinist[8], and industrialist[9]. Fields of work include industrial sector[19], an economic sector[28]; sewing machine[20]; bicycle[21], a mode of transport[29]; and motor vehicle[22], a mode of transport[30]. Adam Opel held the position of founder[23].

Personal Life

Adam Opel was married to Sophie Opel[12]. Children include Heinrich von Opel[13], an entrepreneur[31], 1873–1928[32], of Germany[33]; Ludwig Opel[14], an entrepreneur[34], 1880–1916[35], of German Empire[36]; Friedrich Opel[15], an entrepreneur[37], 1875–1938[38], of German Reich[39]; Carl von Opel[16], an entrepreneur[40], 1869–1927[41], of Germany[42]; and Wilhelm von Opel[17], an entrepreneur[43], 1871–1948[44], of Germany[45].

Death and Burial

Adam Opel died on September 8, 1895[5]. He passed away in Rüsselsheim am Main[4]. He is buried at Mausoleum of the Opel family[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adam Opel include Opel Adam[46], an automobile model[47].

Why It Matters

Adam Opel ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (781 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Opel Adam[46], an automobile model[47].

FAQs

Where was Adam Opel born?

Adam Opel's place of birth was Rüsselsheim am Main[2].

Where did Adam Opel die?

Adam Opel passed away in Rüsselsheim am Main[4].

Who was Adam Opel married to?

Adam Opel's spouses include Sophie Opel[12].

What did Adam Opel do for work?

Adam Opel worked as entrepreneur[6], inventor[7], machinist[8], and industrialist[9].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Q107294435. wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Adam
    Field of work industrial sector, sewing machine, bicycle +1
    Spouse Sophie Opel
    Family name Opel
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